FIAT Grande Punto Actual User Manual

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SAFETY

TING

AND DRIVING

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

SER

VICE

AND CARE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

CONTROLS AND DEVICES

fig. 99

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START&STOP SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)

FOREWORD

The Start&Stop device automatically stops
the engine each time the vehicle is sta-
tionary and starts it again when the driver
wants to move off.

This improves the efficiency of the vehicle
by reducing fuel consumption, the emis-
sion of harmful gases and noise pollution.
The system is activated each time the car
is started.

OPERATING MODES

Engine cut-out mode

With manual transmission

With the vehicle stationary, the engine
cuts out with the gearbox in neutral and
the clutch pedal released.

With Dualogic gearbox

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The engine cuts out if the car stops with
the brake pedal pressed.

This condition can be maintained even if
the brake pedal is not pressed, if the gear
lever is in position N.

NB: The engine can be stopped automat-
ically only after a speed of about 10 Km/h
is reached, to prevent the engine from be-
ing repeatedly stopped when driving at
walking pace.

The engine being stopped is signalled by
the warning light fig. 99 on the instrument
panel, depending on the configuration.

Engine restarting mode

With normal transmission

Press the clutch pedal to allow the engine
to be restarted.

With Dualogic gearbox
(for versions/markets, where provided)

If the gear lever is in position N, place it
in any other gear, otherwise release the
brake pedal or move the gear lever to (+),
(–) or R .

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